constituted Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb form or compose
constitute; represent; be; comprise; make up.
- This money is my only income
- The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance
- These constitute my entire belonging
- The children made up the chorus
- This sum represents my entire income for a year
- These few men comprise his entire army
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verb create and charge with a task or function
appoint; nominate; constitute; name.
- nominate a committee
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verb to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
constitute; make; form.
- The branches made a roof
- This makes a fine introduction
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verb set up or lay the groundwork for
constitute; found; plant; establish; institute.
- establish a new department
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adjective brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
established.
- the established social order
- distrust the constituted authority
- a team established as a member of a major league
- enjoyed his prestige as an established writer
- an established precedent
- the established Church